On the third of September 2015, I walked into Abraham's Seed Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, in a bid to submit my resume and probably sit for a quick interview. I was in high spirits that day and my glow was evident like a placard on my face.
The weather was just right as I walked in search of a school to work with until my eyes fell on a vacancy sign of the above mentioned school. After walking inside the school premises, I was met by an elderly man who asked what I wanted.
”I'm here to submit my resume sir. I saw the vacancy notice of this school and I'm here in response to it”, I replied him very calmly.
He looked at me for a few seconds, nodded his head and asked me to come inside his office. It was there that the “quick interview” I had hoped for happened and I got the job. I was asked to resume the following Monday and everything was agreed upon.
I replied affirmatively and took my leave. I hoped for a smooth sailing and peaceful work environment but who knew what was to come. Monday came like a breeze and I resumed work with glee but on the first day of resumption, i had already encountered a smooth talker.
His name is Jerry and he was in charge of the class next to mine. ”Hello beautiful, how are you doing. This is your first day right?” I nodded just to be polite. His calling me beautiful spoiled my mood.
I knew he would be trouble and so I made a mental note to avoid him and keep my peace of mind. After several attempts to get my attention which proved unsuccessful, he left me and went for a fellow newbie named Dorcas.
I should have stayed out if it but a righteous annoyance usually Wells up within me whenever I see them laughing together. He stick to her like Jean and Claude, always in her space during breaks.
He ate her food daily and made her give him fifty percent of her salary monthly in the name of love What others didn't know was that Jerry was manipulative. He would present himself like a helpless kitten to get favours from her. Dorcas was practically being fooled but she was unaware.
The last straw that broke my camel's back was In December when I happened to overhear Jerry requesting for Dorcas’ share of our end of the year bonus. I saw both of them talking behind the school building and my blood boiled. ”What a shameless man” I retorted before walking away as quietly as I came.
That day, I made sure to have a chat with Dorcas to convince her that Jerry was a selfish fraud. Dorcas was sensible enough and she listened to me. To buttress my point, I asked her to carry out two tests on Jerry which would prove the state of his heart towards her.
Like a prophecy fulfilled, Jerry failed the tests, proving that he was not committed to their so called relationship but rather he was seeking an easy way out with an easy prey.
Jerry the smooth-talker was just a wolf in sheep's clothing, hiding his malicious intentions behind a charming smile. Luckily Dorcas ended their affair and gave Jerry a stern warning. She thanked me for opening her eyes and we became close from then on.
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